What happened on Saturday May 26, 1979?

Here's what happened on May 26, 1979:

• USS Nautilus Concludes Historic Nuclear Submarine Service The USS Nautilus, a groundbreaking nuclear-powered submarine that revolutionized naval warfare and maritime technology, officially ended its remarkable 25-year service by arriving at the Mare Island Naval Shipyard. As the world's first operational nuclear-powered submarine, the Nautilus represented a significant milestone in military engineering and Cold War-era technological innovation.
• USS Nautilus Concludes Historic Nuclear Submarine Service The USS Nautilus, a groundbreaking nuclear-powered submarine that revolutionized naval warfare and maritime technology, officially ended its remarkable 25-year service by arriving at the Mare Island Naval Shipyard. As the world's first operational nuclear-powered submarine, the Nautilus represented a significant milestone in military engineering and Cold War-era technological innovation.
• USS Nautilus Concludes Historic Nuclear Submarine Service The USS Nautilus, a groundbreaking nuclear-powered submarine that revolutionized naval warfare and maritime technology, officially ended its remarkable 25-year service by arriving at the Mare Island Naval Shipyard. As the world's first operational nuclear-powered submarine, the Nautilus represented a significant milestone in military engineering and Cold War-era technological innovation.
• Pacific Albacore Tuna Treaty Established Canada and the United States signed the Pacific Albacore Tuna Treaty, a significant bilateral agreement aimed at managing and conserving tuna fishing resources in the Pacific Ocean. This diplomatic arrangement demonstrated international cooperation in marine resource management and sustainable fishing practices.
• Pacific Albacore Tuna Treaty Established Canada and the United States signed the Pacific Albacore Tuna Treaty, a significant bilateral agreement aimed at managing and conserving tuna fishing resources in the Pacific Ocean. This diplomatic arrangement demonstrated international cooperation in marine resource management and sustainable fishing practices.
• Pacific Albacore Tuna Treaty Established Canada and the United States signed the Pacific Albacore Tuna Treaty, a significant bilateral agreement aimed at managing and conserving tuna fishing resources in the Pacific Ocean. This diplomatic arrangement demonstrated international cooperation in marine resource management and sustainable fishing practices.
• Inaugural Team Ice Racing World Championship The first-ever Team Ice Racing World Championship was held, showcasing international motorsport skills on ice. The Soviet Union demonstrated superior performance by winning the championship, with Czechoslovakia securing second place and West Germany finishing third. This event highlighted the competitive spirit and technical prowess of winter motorsports during the late 1970s.
• Inaugural Team Ice Racing World Championship The first-ever Team Ice Racing World Championship was held, showcasing international motorsport skills on ice. The Soviet Union demonstrated superior performance by winning the championship, with Czechoslovakia securing second place and West Germany finishing third. This event highlighted the competitive spirit and technical prowess of winter motorsports during the late 1970s.
• Inaugural Team Ice Racing World Championship The first-ever Team Ice Racing World Championship was held, showcasing international motorsport skills on ice. The Soviet Union demonstrated superior performance by winning the championship, with Czechoslovakia securing second place and West Germany finishing third. This event highlighted the competitive spirit and technical prowess of winter motorsports during the late 1970s.

Events in 1979

May 26, 1979: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 26, 1979

Newspapers from May. 26, 1979

May 26, 1979 was a Saturday and it was the 146th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 26, 1979 can also be written as 5/26/1979 in the US and as 26/5/1979 in UK and Europe.

May 26, 1979 in May 1979 calendar

Famous people born on May 26, 1979:

• Elisabeth Harnois

  American actress known for roles in television series like 'CSI: Crime Scene Investigation' and 'Point Pleasant'.

• Jonny Wilkinson

  Legendary English rugby player who led England to victory in the 2003 Rugby World Cup with his iconic drop goal, considered one of the...

• Ashley Massaro

  WWE professional wrestler and model who gained popularity through her wrestling career and appearance on WWE Diva Search.

• Mehmet Okur

  Turkish professional basketball player who played in the NBA, notably for the Utah Jazz, and was an NBA All-Star in 2007.

• Jessica Goldapple

Famous people born in 1979

Famous people born on May 26th

Famous people died on May 26, 1979:

• George Brent

Famous people who died in 1979

Famous people who died on May 26th

May 26, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 26, 1979 was Reunited by Peaches & Herb, according to the music chart for the week May 21st and May 27th.

1. Peaches & Herb - Reunited
2. Donna Summer - Hot Stuff
3. Village People - In The Navy
4. Bee Gees - Love You Inside Out
5. Wings - Goodnight Tonight

May 26, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 26, 1979 was Bright Eyes by Art Garfunkel, according to the music chart for the week May 21st and May 27th.

1. Art Garfunkel - Bright Eyes
2. M - Pop Muzik
3. Blondie - Sunday Girl
4. Boney M - Hooray Hooray It's A Holi-Holiday
5. Roxy Music - Dance Away

May 26, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 26, 1979 was I Wanna Be With You by The Isley Brothers, according to the music chart for the week May 21st and May 27th.

1. The Isley Brothers - I Wanna Be With You
2. Peaches & Herb - Reunited
3. Raydio - You Can't Change That
4. G.Q. - Disco Nights (Rock-Freak)
5. McFadden & Whitehead - Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 26th is Gemini.

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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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May 26, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 26, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 26, 1979 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 26, 1979 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on May 26, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 4% full, rising at 06:17 am and setting at 09:47 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 12, 1979 while the next full moon would come on Jun 10, 1979.

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Someone born on May 26, 1979 is:

45 years 11 months old,

or 551 months and 18 days old,

or 2398 weeks and 4 days old,

or 16790 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 26, 1979?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on May 26, 1979.

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